The following describes the process of an atom emitting light. Place the steps in order: (I already know the first two steps are: 1. Energy is absorbed by electrons and excitation occurs and

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2. Electrons move from the ground state to the excited state.)

Electrons are unstable and move from an higher energy state to a lower energy state.

Energy is absorbed by electrons and excitation occurs.

Emission occurs in quantum amounts resulting in line spectra specific to each element.

Electrons move from the ground state to the excited state.

Colors specific to each element can be observed and elements identified.

Answer 1

Yes, you have 1 and 2 correct

Electrons are unstable and move from an higher energy state to a lower energy state. I will put this as 3 although I don't like the statement. Electrons are NOT unstable; it's the excited state that is unstable and that allows the electrons to move from a higher to a lower energy level.

Energy is absorbed by electrons and excitation occurs. 1

Emission occurs in quantum amounts resulting in line spectra specific to each element. 4

Electrons move from the ground state to the excited state. 2

Colors specific to each element can be observed and elements identified. I will put this as 5 although this statement needs clarification, also. I would like it better if "Colors specific to each element MAY be observed." I say this because some element emit lines that are not in the visible part of the spectrum but in the ulraviolet or infrared reagion.